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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.63, 1,010.43 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.63, 1,010.43 and 638.10 is: 957.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.63 : 1,010.43 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.63/1,010.43 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.63x = 1,010.43 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.63x = 644,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,755.38/673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.14

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