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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.75, 1,010.38 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.75, 1,010.38 and 401.03 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.75 : 1,010.38 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.75/1,010.38 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.75x = 1,010.38 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.75x = 405,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,192.69/674.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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