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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.28, 1,010.16 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.28, 1,010.16 and 288.32 is: 432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.28 : 1,010.16 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.28/1,010.16 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.28x = 1,010.16 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.28x = 291,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,249.33/673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.58

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