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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.96, 1,010.94 and 419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.96, 1,010.94 and 419.08 is: 628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.96 : 1,010.94 = 419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.96/1,010.94 = 419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.96x = 1,010.94 × 419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.96x = 423,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,664.74/673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.62

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