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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.14, 1,010.78 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.14, 1,010.78 and 400.16 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.14 : 1,010.78 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.14/1,010.78 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.14x = 1,010.78 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.14x = 404,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,473.72/674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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