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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.41, 1,004.97 and 600.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.41, 1,004.97 and 600.51 is: 896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.41 : 1,004.97 = 600.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.41/1,004.97 = 600.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.41x = 1,004.97 × 600.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.41x = 603,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,494.53/673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.18

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