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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.97, 1,011.56 and 284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.97, 1,011.56 and 284.25 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.97 : 1,011.56 = 284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.97/1,011.56 = 284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.97x = 1,011.56 × 284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.97x = 287,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,534.51/673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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