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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 930.47 and 664.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 930.47 and 664.61 is: 917.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 930.47 = 664.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/930.47 = 664.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 930.47 × 664.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 618,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,391.69/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.89

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