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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.35, 1,009.27 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.35, 1,009.27 and 283.23 is: 424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.35 : 1,009.27 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.35/1,009.27 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.35x = 1,009.27 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.35x = 285,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,860.48/673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.54

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