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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 1,009.35 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 1,009.35 and 467.46 is: 700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 1,009.35 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/1,009.35 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 1,009.35 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 471,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,830.75/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.18

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