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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,009.17 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,009.17 and 399.21 is: 598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,009.17 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,009.17 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,009.17 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 402,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,870.76/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.60

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