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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.58, 929.77 and 496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.58, 929.77 and 496.74 is: 685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.58 : 929.77 = 496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.58/929.77 = 496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.58x = 929.77 × 496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.58x = 461,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,852.71/673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.67

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