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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.09, 1,009.63 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.09, 1,009.63 and 282.99 is: 424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.09 : 1,009.63 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.09/1,009.63 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.09x = 1,009.63 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.09x = 285,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,715.19/673.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.48

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