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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 1,011.06 and 400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 1,011.06 and 400.86 is: 600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 1,011.06 = 400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/1,011.06 = 400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 1,011.06 × 400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 405,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,293.51/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.84

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