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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.24, 1,009.88 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.24, 1,009.88 and 331 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.24 : 1,009.88 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.24/1,009.88 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.24x = 1,009.88 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.24x = 334,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,270.28/673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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