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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.87, 1,013.31 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.87, 1,013.31 and 401.49 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.87 : 1,013.31 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.87/1,013.31 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.87x = 1,013.31 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.87x = 406,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,833.83/674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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