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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.78, 929.83 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.78, 929.83 and 440.91 is: 608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.78 : 929.83 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.78/929.83 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.78x = 929.83 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.78x = 409,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,968.41/673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.46

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