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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.43, 1,009.66 and 604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.43, 1,009.66 and 604.06 is: 904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.43 : 1,009.66 = 604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.43/1,009.66 = 604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.43x = 1,009.66 × 604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.43x = 609,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,895.22/674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.31

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