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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.24, 928.62 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.24, 928.62 and 397.08 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.24 : 928.62 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.24/928.62 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.24x = 928.62 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.24x = 368,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,736.43/673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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