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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 1,010.43 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 1,010.43 and 429.93 is: 643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 1,010.43 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/1,010.43 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 1,010.43 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 434,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,414.17/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.95

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