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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.31, 1,010.03 and 430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.31, 1,010.03 and 430.23 is: 644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.31 : 1,010.03 = 430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.31/1,010.03 = 430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.31x = 1,010.03 × 430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.31x = 434,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,543.06/674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.43

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