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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 1,010.51 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 1,010.51 and 283.35 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 1,010.51 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/1,010.51 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 1,010.51 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 286,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,328.01/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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