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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 1,010.94 and 429.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 1,010.94 and 429.31 is: 644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 1,010.94 = 429.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/1,010.94 = 429.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 1,010.94 × 429.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 434,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,006.65/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.34

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