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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,010.35 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,010.35 and 283.48 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,010.35 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,010.35 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,010.35 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 286,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,414.02/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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