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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.56, 1,010.30 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.56, 1,010.30 and 401.38 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.56 : 1,010.30 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.56/1,010.30 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.56x = 1,010.30 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.56x = 405,509.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,509.68/673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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