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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 1,008.15 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 1,008.15 and 475.54 is: 711.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 1,008.15 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/1,008.15 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 1,008.15 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 479,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,415.65/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.73

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