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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.43, 1,011.51 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.43, 1,011.51 and 385.99 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.43 : 1,011.51 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.43/1,011.51 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.43x = 1,011.51 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.43x = 390,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,432.74/675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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