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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 928.85 and 487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 928.85 and 487.22 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 928.85 = 487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/928.85 = 487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 928.85 × 487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 452,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,547.22/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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