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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,007.55 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,007.55 and 477.54 is: 714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,007.55 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,007.55 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,007.55 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 481,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,145.43/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.91

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