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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.13, 1,009.71 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.13, 1,009.71 and 288.65 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.13 : 1,009.71 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.13/1,009.71 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.13x = 1,009.71 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.13x = 291,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,452.79/673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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