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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.06, 1,011.90 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.06, 1,011.90 and 401.90 is: 603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.06 : 1,011.90 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.06/1,011.90 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.06x = 1,011.90 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.06x = 406,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,682.61/674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.33

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