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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.47, 928.31 and 502.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.47, 928.31 and 502.85 is: 693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.47 : 928.31 = 502.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.47/928.31 = 502.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.47x = 928.31 × 502.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.47x = 466,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,800.49/673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.13

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