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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.43, 1,010.33 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.43, 1,010.33 and 283.22 is: 424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.43 : 1,010.33 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.43/1,010.33 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.43x = 1,010.33 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.43x = 286,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,144.25/673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.91

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