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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.63, 927.90 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.63, 927.90 and 507.08 is: 699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.63 : 927.90 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.63/927.90 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.63x = 927.90 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.63x = 470,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,514.89/672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.52

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