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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.03, 1,010.73 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.03, 1,010.73 and 400.24 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.03 : 1,010.73 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.03/1,010.73 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.03x = 1,010.73 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.03x = 404,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,529.52/674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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