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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.47, 1,012.59 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.47, 1,012.59 and 236.43 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.47 : 1,012.59 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.47/1,012.59 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.47x = 1,012.59 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.47x = 239,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,401.59/675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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