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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 1,012.67 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 1,012.67 and 400.50 is: 600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 1,012.67 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/1,012.67 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 1,012.67 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 405,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,572.33/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.87

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