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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 930.15 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 930.15 and 488.25 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 930.15 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/930.15 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 930.15 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 454,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,145.74/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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