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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.25, 928.77 and 476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.25, 928.77 and 476.87 is: 657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.25 : 928.77 = 476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.25/928.77 = 476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.25x = 928.77 × 476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.25x = 442,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,902.55/673.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.86

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