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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.54, 1,009.69 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.54, 1,009.69 and 400.16 is: 599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.54 : 1,009.69 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.54/1,009.69 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.54x = 1,009.69 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.54x = 404,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,037.55/673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.87

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