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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.27, 929.82 and 463.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.27, 929.82 and 463.99 is: 640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.27 : 929.82 = 463.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.27/929.82 = 463.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.27x = 929.82 × 463.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.27x = 431,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,427.18/673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.79

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