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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.62, 1,011.55 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.62, 1,011.55 and 400.90 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.62 : 1,011.55 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.62/1,011.55 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.62x = 1,011.55 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.62x = 405,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,530.40/674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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