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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.52, 929.88 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.52, 929.88 and 487.62 is: 673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.52 : 929.88 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.52/929.88 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.52x = 929.88 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.52x = 453,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,428.09/673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.23

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