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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 1,014.79 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 1,014.79 and 546.28 is: 823.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 1,014.79 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/1,014.79 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 1,014.79 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 554,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,359.48/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.71

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