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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.26, 1,013.97 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.26, 1,013.97 and 402.54 is: 603.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.26 : 1,013.97 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.26/1,013.97 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.26x = 1,013.97 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.26x = 408,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,163.48/676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.56

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