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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.24, 1,009.32 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.24, 1,009.32 and 423.40 is: 634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.24 : 1,009.32 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.24/1,009.32 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.24x = 1,009.32 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.24x = 427,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,346.09/673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.76

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