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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,010.78 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,010.78 and 283.98 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,010.78 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,010.78 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,010.78 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 287,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,041.30/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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