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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.18, 1,013.13 and 400.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.18, 1,013.13 and 400.33 is: 601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.18 : 1,013.13 = 400.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.18/1,013.13 = 400.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.18x = 1,013.13 × 400.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.18x = 405,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,586.33/674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.60

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