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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 927.03 and 514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 927.03 and 514.42 is: 709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 927.03 = 514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/927.03 = 514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 927.03 × 514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 476,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,882.77/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.70

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