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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.64, 1,008.16 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.64, 1,008.16 and 426.74 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.64 : 1,008.16 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.64/1,008.16 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.64x = 1,008.16 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.64x = 430,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,222.20/673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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