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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.44, 1,009.01 and 412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.44, 1,009.01 and 412.89 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.44 : 1,009.01 = 412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.44/1,009.01 = 412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.44x = 1,009.01 × 412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.44x = 416,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,610.14/673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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