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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 930.11 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 930.11 and 488.25 is: 673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 930.11 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/930.11 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 930.11 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 454,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,123.77/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.88

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