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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,011.15 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,011.15 and 430.02 is: 646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,011.15 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,011.15 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,011.15 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 434,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,814.72/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.07

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