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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.19, 1,012.44 and 401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.19, 1,012.44 and 401.97 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.19 : 1,012.44 = 401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.19/1,012.44 = 401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.19x = 1,012.44 × 401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.19x = 406,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,970.51/674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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