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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.48, 929.14 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.48, 929.14 and 496.86 is: 685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.48 : 929.14 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.48/929.14 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.48x = 929.14 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.48x = 461,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,650.02/673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.47

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