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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,011 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,011 and 289.04 is: 433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,011 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,011 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,011 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 292,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,219.44/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.77

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