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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.56, 1,008 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.56, 1,008 and 413.44 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.56 : 1,008 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.56/1,008 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.56x = 1,008 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.56x = 416,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,747.52/673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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