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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 1,011.36 and 401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 1,011.36 and 401.14 is: 601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 1,011.36 = 401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/1,011.36 = 401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 1,011.36 × 401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 405,696.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,696.95/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.10

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