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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 930.02 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 930.02 and 452.60 is: 624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 930.02 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/930.02 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 930.02 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 420,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,927.05/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.78

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