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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 927.18 and 514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 927.18 and 514.62 is: 710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 927.18 = 514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/927.18 = 514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 927.18 × 514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 477,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,145.37/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.29

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