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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.10, 1,012.85 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.10, 1,012.85 and 401.36 is: 601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.10 : 1,012.85 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.10/1,012.85 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.10x = 1,012.85 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.10x = 406,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,514.17/676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.27

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