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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 1,010.12 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 1,010.12 and 283.41 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 1,010.12 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/1,010.12 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 1,010.12 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 286,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,276.69/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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