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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.37, 1,011.70 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.37, 1,011.70 and 400.14 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.37 : 1,011.70 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.37/1,011.70 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.37x = 1,011.70 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.37x = 404,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,821.64/674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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