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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 1,010.21 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 1,010.21 and 429.93 is: 645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 1,010.21 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/1,010.21 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 1,010.21 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 434,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,317.44/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.15

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