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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 1,009.23 and 456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 1,009.23 and 456.82 is: 684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 1,009.23 = 456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/1,009.23 = 456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 1,009.23 × 456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 461,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,036.45/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.13

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