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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.45, 1,010.17 and 429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.45, 1,010.17 and 429.73 is: 644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.45 : 1,010.17 = 429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.45/1,010.17 = 429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.45x = 1,010.17 × 429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.45x = 434,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,100.35/673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.59

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