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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 1,010.84 and 283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 1,010.84 and 283.78 is: 425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 1,010.84 = 283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/1,010.84 = 283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 1,010.84 × 283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 286,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,856.18/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.70

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