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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.76, 927.36 and 505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.76, 927.36 and 505.82 is: 699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.76 : 927.36 = 505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.76/927.36 = 505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.76x = 927.36 × 505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.76x = 469,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,077.24/670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.32

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