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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,010.76 and 430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,010.76 and 430.62 is: 646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,010.76 = 430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,010.76 = 430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,010.76 × 430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 435,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,253.47/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.14

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