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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.63, 929.97 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.63, 929.97 and 453.74 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.63 : 929.97 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.63/929.97 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.63x = 929.97 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.63x = 421,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,966.91/673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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