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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.91, 1,011.98 and 401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.91, 1,011.98 and 401.19 is: 601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.91 : 1,011.98 = 401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.91/1,011.98 = 401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.91x = 1,011.98 × 401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.91x = 405,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,994.25/674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.56

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