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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.70, 1,010.74 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.70, 1,010.74 and 283.50 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.70 : 1,010.74 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.70/1,010.74 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.70x = 1,010.74 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.70x = 286,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,544.79/673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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