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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 1,011.60 and 400.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 1,011.60 and 400.35 is: 600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 1,011.60 = 400.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/1,011.60 = 400.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 1,011.60 × 400.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 404,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,994.06/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.53

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