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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.29, 1,010.57 and 477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.29, 1,010.57 and 477.73 is: 717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.29 : 1,010.57 = 477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.29/1,010.57 = 477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.29x = 1,010.57 × 477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.29x = 482,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,779.61/673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.05

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