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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 1,018.61 and 401.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 1,018.61 and 401.81 is: 602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 1,018.61 = 401.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/1,018.61 = 401.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 1,018.61 × 401.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 409,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,285.14/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.12

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