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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.99, 1,012.49 and 212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.99, 1,012.49 and 212.81 is: 319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.99 : 1,012.49 = 212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.99/1,012.49 = 212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.99x = 1,012.49 × 212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.99x = 215,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,468.00/674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.22

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