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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.81, 1,009.50 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.81, 1,009.50 and 283.11 is: 424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.81 : 1,009.50 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.81/1,009.50 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.81x = 1,009.50 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.81x = 285,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,803.33/673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.16

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