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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 928.85 and 617.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 928.85 and 617.35 is: 850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 928.85 = 617.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/928.85 = 617.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 928.85 × 617.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 573,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,425.55/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.97

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