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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.26, 1,012.90 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.26, 1,012.90 and 290.50 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.26 : 1,012.90 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.26/1,012.90 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.26x = 1,012.90 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.26x = 294,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,247.45/675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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