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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 1,009.98 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 1,009.98 and 399.48 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 1,009.98 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/1,009.98 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 1,009.98 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 403,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,466.81/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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