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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 930.63 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 930.63 and 641.28 is: 885.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 930.63 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/930.63 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 930.63 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 596,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,794.41/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.87

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