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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.52, 1,010.30 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.52, 1,010.30 and 288.52 is: 432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.52 : 1,010.30 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.52/1,010.30 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.52x = 1,010.30 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.52x = 291,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,491.76/673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.79

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