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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.53, 930.90 and 487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.53, 930.90 and 487.96 is: 673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.53 : 930.90 = 487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.53/930.90 = 487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.53x = 930.90 × 487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.53x = 454,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,241.96/674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.42

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