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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 1,013.07 and 400.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 1,013.07 and 400.35 is: 601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 1,013.07 = 400.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/1,013.07 = 400.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 1,013.07 × 400.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 405,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,582.57/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.64

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