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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 1,010.04 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 1,010.04 and 283.56 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 1,010.04 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/1,010.04 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 1,010.04 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 286,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,406.94/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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