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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 928.67 and 463.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 928.67 and 463.61 is: 639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 928.67 = 463.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/928.67 = 463.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 928.67 × 463.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 430,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,533.74/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.58

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