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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.65, 929.86 and 474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.65, 929.86 and 474.31 is: 654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.65 : 929.86 = 474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.65/929.86 = 474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.65x = 929.86 × 474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.65x = 441,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,038.39/673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.70

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