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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.34, 1,010.75 and 399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.34, 1,010.75 and 399.97 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.34 : 1,010.75 = 399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.34/1,010.75 = 399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.34x = 1,010.75 × 399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.34x = 404,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,269.68/673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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