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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.67, 931.28 and 488.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.67, 931.28 and 488.19 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.67 : 931.28 = 488.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.67/931.28 = 488.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.67x = 931.28 × 488.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.67x = 454,639.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,639.14/674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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