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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 931.23 and 633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 931.23 and 633.04 is: 873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 931.23 = 633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/931.23 = 633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 931.23 × 633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 589,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,498.02/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.68

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