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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 928.82 and 451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 928.82 and 451.97 is: 623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 928.82 = 451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/928.82 = 451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 928.82 × 451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 419,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,791.87/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.40

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