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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.30, 1,009.34 and 467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.30, 1,009.34 and 467.96 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.30 : 1,009.34 = 467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.30/1,009.34 = 467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.30x = 1,009.34 × 467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.30x = 472,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,332.68/673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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