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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.83, 928.36 and 486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.83, 928.36 and 486.74 is: 671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.83 : 928.36 = 486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.83/928.36 = 486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.83x = 928.36 × 486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.83x = 451,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,869.95/672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.60

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