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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.86, 930.99 and 488.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.86, 930.99 and 488.05 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.86 : 930.99 = 488.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.86/930.99 = 488.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.86x = 930.99 × 488.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.86x = 454,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,362.57/674.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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