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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.93, 927.58 and 506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.93, 927.58 and 506.20 is: 698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.93 : 927.58 = 506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.93/927.58 = 506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.93x = 927.58 × 506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.93x = 469,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,541.00/671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.79

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