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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.60, 929.52 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.60, 929.52 and 440.80 is: 608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.60 : 929.52 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.60/929.52 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.60x = 929.52 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.60x = 409,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,732.42/673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.27

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