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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.78, 930.24 and 487.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.78, 930.24 and 487.87 is: 673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.78 : 930.24 = 487.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.78/930.24 = 487.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.78x = 930.24 × 487.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.78x = 453,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,836.19/673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.57

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