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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 928.44 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 928.44 and 498.96 is: 688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 928.44 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/928.44 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 928.44 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 463,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,254.42/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.14

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