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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.83, 931.53 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.83, 931.53 and 453.88 is: 626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.83 : 931.53 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.83/931.53 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.83x = 931.53 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.83x = 422,802.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,802.84/674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.53

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