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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.27, 1,010.21 and 662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.27, 1,010.21 and 662.34 is: 993.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.27 : 1,010.21 = 662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.27/1,010.21 = 662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.27x = 1,010.21 × 662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.27x = 669,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,102.49/673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.81

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