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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.77, 1,010.68 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.77, 1,010.68 and 288.77 is: 433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.77 : 1,010.68 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.77/1,010.68 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.77x = 1,010.68 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.77x = 291,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,854.06/673.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.17

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