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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 928.89 and 463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 928.89 and 463.74 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 928.89 = 463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/928.89 = 463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 928.89 × 463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 430,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,763.45/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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