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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.68, 1,013.31 and 264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.68, 1,013.31 and 264.71 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.68 : 1,013.31 = 264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.68/1,013.31 = 264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.68x = 1,013.31 × 264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.68x = 268,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,228.22/675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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