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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.29, 1,007.97 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.29, 1,007.97 and 394.80 is: 591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.29 : 1,007.97 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.29/1,007.97 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.29x = 1,007.97 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.29x = 397,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,946.56/673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.05

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