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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.04, 929.40 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.04, 929.40 and 440.72 is: 608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.04 : 929.40 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.04/929.40 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.04x = 929.40 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.04x = 409,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,605.17/673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.59

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