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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 928.89 and 498.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 928.89 and 498.42 is: 687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 928.89 = 498.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/928.89 = 498.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 928.89 × 498.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 462,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,977.35/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.54

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