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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 1,013.38 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 1,013.38 and 403.04 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 1,013.38 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/1,013.38 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 1,013.38 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 408,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,432.68/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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