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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.29, 927.51 and 514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.29, 927.51 and 514.95 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.29 : 927.51 = 514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.29/927.51 = 514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.29x = 927.51 × 514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.29x = 477,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,621.27/672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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