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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 1,012.19 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 1,012.19 and 400.59 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 1,012.19 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/1,012.19 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 1,012.19 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 405,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,471.19/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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