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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.91, 1,013.48 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.91, 1,013.48 and 264.57 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.91 : 1,013.48 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.91/1,013.48 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.91x = 1,013.48 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.91x = 268,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,132.27/675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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