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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.35, 1,012.61 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.35, 1,012.61 and 401.50 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.35 : 1,012.61 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.35/1,012.61 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.35x = 1,012.61 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.35x = 406,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,561.39/675.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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