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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.75, 929.78 and 466.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.75, 929.78 and 466.87 is: 644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.75 : 929.78 = 466.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.75/929.78 = 466.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.75x = 929.78 × 466.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.75x = 434,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,084.05/673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.28

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