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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,012.80 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,012.80 and 431.04 is: 647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,012.80 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,012.80 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,012.80 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 436,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,557.31/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.79

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