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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676, 1,013.28 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676, 1,013.28 and 402.16 is: 602.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676 : 1,013.28 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676/1,013.28 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676x = 1,013.28 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676x = 407,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,500.68/676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.81

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