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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 1,015.04 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 1,015.04 and 401.96 is: 602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 1,015.04 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/1,015.04 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 1,015.04 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 408,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,005.48/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.90

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