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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.50, 1,002.44 and 658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.50, 1,002.44 and 658.38 is: 979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.50 : 1,002.44 = 658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.50/1,002.44 = 658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.50x = 1,002.44 × 658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.50x = 659,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,986.45/673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.94

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