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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.89, 929.78 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.89, 929.78 and 452.90 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.89 : 929.78 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.89/929.78 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.89x = 929.78 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.89x = 421,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,092.71/673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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