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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 928.90 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 928.90 and 489.32 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 928.90 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/928.90 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 928.90 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 454,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,529.35/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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