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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 673 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 673 and 464.80 is: 673

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 673 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/673 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 673 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 312,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,810.40/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673

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