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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.81, 1,012.91 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.81, 1,012.91 and 290.25 is: 435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.81 : 1,012.91 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.81/1,012.91 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.81x = 1,012.91 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.81x = 293,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,995.68/675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.03

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