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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.03, 1,009.80 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.03, 1,009.80 and 262.46 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.03 : 1,009.80 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.03/1,009.80 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.03x = 1,009.80 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.03x = 265,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,027.06/673.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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