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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.94, 1,009.95 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.94, 1,009.95 and 384.78 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.94 : 1,009.95 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.94/1,009.95 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.94x = 1,009.95 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.94x = 388,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,608.56/673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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