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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 1,010.81 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 1,010.81 and 322.45 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 1,010.81 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/1,010.81 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 1,010.81 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 325,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,933.96/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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