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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 928.38 and 451.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 928.38 and 451.57 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 928.38 = 451.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/928.38 = 451.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 928.38 × 451.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 419,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,228.56/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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