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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 1,014.24 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 1,014.24 and 402.24 is: 603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 1,014.24 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/1,014.24 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 1,014.24 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 407,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,967.90/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.48

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