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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 1,008.72 and 499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 1,008.72 and 499.55 is: 748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 1,008.72 = 499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/1,008.72 = 499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 1,008.72 × 499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 503,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,901.03/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.57

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