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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.74, 1,014.01 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.74, 1,014.01 and 400.88 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.74 : 1,014.01 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.74/1,014.01 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.74x = 1,014.01 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.74x = 406,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,496.33/674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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