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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.32, 926.94 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.32, 926.94 and 581.28 is: 800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.32 : 926.94 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.32/926.94 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.32x = 926.94 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.32x = 538,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,811.68/673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.23

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