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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.15, 1,009.46 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.15, 1,009.46 and 262.23 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.15 : 1,009.46 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.15/1,009.46 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.15x = 1,009.46 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.15x = 264,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,710.70/673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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