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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 929.61 and 487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 929.61 and 487.05 is: 671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 929.61 = 487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/929.61 = 487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 929.61 × 487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 452,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,761.24/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.90

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