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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.47, 1,009.47 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.47, 1,009.47 and 283.68 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.47 : 1,009.47 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.47/1,009.47 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.47x = 1,009.47 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.47x = 286,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,366.45/673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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