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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 1,008.53 and 456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 1,008.53 and 456.71 is: 683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 1,008.53 = 456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/1,008.53 = 456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 1,008.53 × 456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 460,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,603.45/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.83

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