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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.05, 1,008.68 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.05, 1,008.68 and 488.57 is: 732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.05 : 1,008.68 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.05/1,008.68 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.05x = 1,008.68 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.05x = 492,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,803.30/673.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.19

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