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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.98, 1,010.30 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.98, 1,010.30 and 400.40 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.98 : 1,010.30 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.98/1,010.30 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.98x = 1,010.30 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.98x = 404,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,524.12/674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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