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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.04, 1,010.24 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.04, 1,010.24 and 499.16 is: 749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.04 : 1,010.24 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.04/1,010.24 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.04x = 1,010.24 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.04x = 504,271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,271.40/673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.24

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