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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.81, 927.45 and 476.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.81, 927.45 and 476.98 is: 656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.81 : 927.45 = 476.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.81/927.45 = 476.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.81x = 927.45 × 476.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.81x = 442,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,375.10/673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.53

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