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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 927.90 and 486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 927.90 and 486.54 is: 670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 927.90 = 486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/927.90 = 486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 927.90 × 486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 451,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,460.47/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.44

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