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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.34, 1,010 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.34, 1,010 and 288.32 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.34 : 1,010 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.34/1,010 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.34x = 1,010 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.34x = 291,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,203.20/673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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