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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.80, 928.50 and 506.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.80, 928.50 and 506.71 is: 699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.80 : 928.50 = 506.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.80/928.50 = 506.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.80x = 928.50 × 506.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.80x = 470,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,480.24/672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.29

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