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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.13, 928.62 and 473.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.13, 928.62 and 473.87 is: 653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.13 : 928.62 = 473.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.13/928.62 = 473.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.13x = 928.62 × 473.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.13x = 440,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,040.52/673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.73

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