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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.51, 1,010.73 and 400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.51, 1,010.73 and 400.29 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.51 : 1,010.73 = 400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.51/1,010.73 = 400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.51x = 1,010.73 × 400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.51x = 404,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,585.11/674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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