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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.35, 928.15 and 487.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.35, 928.15 and 487.18 is: 671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.35 : 928.15 = 487.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.35/928.15 = 487.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.35x = 928.15 × 487.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.35x = 452,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,176.12/673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.53

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