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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,009.46 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,009.46 and 364.91 is: 546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,009.46 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,009.46 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,009.46 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 368,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,357.91/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.59

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