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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 927.48 and 486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 927.48 and 486.16 is: 669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 927.48 = 486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/927.48 = 486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 927.48 × 486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 450,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,903.68/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.99

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