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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.70, 1,010.98 and 400.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.70, 1,010.98 and 400.11 is: 599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.70 : 1,010.98 = 400.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.70/1,010.98 = 400.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.70x = 1,010.98 × 400.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.70x = 404,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,503.21/674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.53

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