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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.15, 1,008.11 and 456.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.15, 1,008.11 and 456.07 is: 683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.15 : 1,008.11 = 456.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.15/1,008.11 = 456.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.15x = 1,008.11 × 456.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.15x = 459,766.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,766.45/673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.01

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