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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 925.30 and 514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 925.30 and 514.17 is: 708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 925.30 = 514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/925.30 = 514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 925.30 × 514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 475,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,763.30/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.49

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