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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 1,011.69 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675, 1,011.69 and 284.88 is: 426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675 : 1,011.69 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675/1,011.69 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675x = 1,011.69 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675x = 288,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,210.25/675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.98

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