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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.78, 930.33 and 663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.78, 930.33 and 663.02 is: 915.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.78 : 930.33 = 663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.78/930.33 = 663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.78x = 930.33 × 663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.78x = 616,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,826.75/673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.47

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