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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.79, 927.45 and 602.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.79, 927.45 and 602.71 is: 829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.79 : 927.45 = 602.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.79/927.45 = 602.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.79x = 927.45 × 602.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.79x = 558,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,983.39/673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.61

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