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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.55, 1,011.87 and 479.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.55, 1,011.87 and 479.03 is: 719.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.55 : 1,011.87 = 479.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.55/1,011.87 = 479.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.55x = 1,011.87 × 479.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.55x = 484,716.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,716.09/673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.64

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