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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.45, 1,009.58 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.45, 1,009.58 and 262.30 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.45 : 1,009.58 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.45/1,009.58 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.45x = 1,009.58 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.45x = 264,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,807.79/673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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