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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.89, 1,010.52 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.89, 1,010.52 and 426.63 is: 639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.89 : 1,010.52 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.89/1,010.52 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.89x = 1,010.52 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.89x = 431,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,118.15/673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.75

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