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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.18, 1,013.70 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.18, 1,013.70 and 402.40 is: 603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.18 : 1,013.70 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.18/1,013.70 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.18x = 1,013.70 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.18x = 407,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,912.88/676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.26

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