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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 930.56 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 930.56 and 488.40 is: 674.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 930.56 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/930.56 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 930.56 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 454,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,485.50/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.43

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