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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 1,010.54 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 1,010.54 and 442.38 is: 663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 1,010.54 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/1,010.54 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 1,010.54 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 447,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,040.47/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.88

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