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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 929.46 and 487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 929.46 and 487.96 is: 671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 929.46 = 487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/929.46 = 487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 929.46 × 487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 453,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,539.30/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.99

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