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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.19, 1,009.78 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.19, 1,009.78 and 288.44 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.19 : 1,009.78 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.19/1,009.78 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.19x = 1,009.78 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.19x = 291,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,260.94/673.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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