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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 1,014.93 and 621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 1,014.93 and 621.52 is: 934.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 1,014.93 = 621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/1,014.93 = 621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 1,014.93 × 621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 630,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,799.29/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.55

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