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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 928.74 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 928.74 and 452.40 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 928.74 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/928.74 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 928.74 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 420,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,161.98/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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