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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,011.12 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,011.12 and 400.02 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,011.12 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,011.12 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,011.12 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 404,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,468.22/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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