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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,011.29 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,011.29 and 442.26 is: 663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,011.29 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,011.29 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,011.29 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 447,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,250.90/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.66

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