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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,009.28 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,009.28 and 430.24 is: 644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,009.28 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,009.28 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,009.28 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 434,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,232.63/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.57

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