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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 1,012.26 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 1,012.26 and 401.22 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 1,012.26 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/1,012.26 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 1,012.26 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 406,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,138.96/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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