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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,008.87 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,008.87 and 377.07 is: 564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,008.87 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,008.87 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,008.87 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 380,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,414.61/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.43

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