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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,010.04 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,010.04 and 417.12 is: 625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,010.04 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,010.04 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,010.04 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 421,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,307.88/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.38

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