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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.94, 929.88 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.94, 929.88 and 464.28 is: 640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.94 : 929.88 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.94/929.88 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.94x = 929.88 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.94x = 431,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,724.69/673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.60

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