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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.83, 1,010.72 and 278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.83, 1,010.72 and 278.42 is: 417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.83 : 1,010.72 = 278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.83/1,010.72 = 278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.83x = 1,010.72 × 278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.83x = 281,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,404.66/673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.62

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