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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.56, 1,010.66 and 400.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.56, 1,010.66 and 400.19 is: 600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.56 : 1,010.66 = 400.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.56/1,010.66 = 400.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.56x = 1,010.66 × 400.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.56x = 404,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,448.97/673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.46

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