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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.55, 1,008.69 and 477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.55, 1,008.69 and 477.61 is: 715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.55 : 1,008.69 = 477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.55/1,008.69 = 477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.55x = 1,008.69 × 477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.55x = 481,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,756.12/673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.25

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