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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.31, 1,008.75 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.31, 1,008.75 and 453.80 is: 679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.31 : 1,008.75 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.31/1,008.75 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.31x = 1,008.75 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.31x = 457,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,770.75/673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.88

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