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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.06, 1,009.89 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.06, 1,009.89 and 399.70 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.06 : 1,009.89 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.06/1,009.89 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.06x = 1,009.89 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.06x = 403,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,653.03/673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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