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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 928.46 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 928.46 and 436.96 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 928.46 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/928.46 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 928.46 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 405,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,699.88/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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