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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 1,010.63 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 1,010.63 and 399.96 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 1,010.63 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/1,010.63 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 1,010.63 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 404,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,209.58/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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