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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.29, 1,008.90 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.29, 1,008.90 and 398.84 is: 597.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.29 : 1,008.90 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.29/1,008.90 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.29x = 1,008.90 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.29x = 402,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,384.63/673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.64

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