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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.47, 1,010.41 and 398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.47, 1,010.41 and 398.99 is: 598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.47 : 1,010.41 = 398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.47/1,010.41 = 398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.47x = 1,010.41 × 398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.47x = 403,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,145.01/673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.61

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