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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.52, 929.22 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.52, 929.22 and 440.78 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.52 : 929.22 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.52/929.22 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.52x = 929.22 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.52x = 409,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,581.59/673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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