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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 1,010.64 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 1,010.64 and 430.50 is: 645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 1,010.64 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/1,010.64 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 1,010.64 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 435,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,080.52/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.62

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