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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 927.81 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 927.81 and 506.58 is: 698.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 927.81 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/927.81 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 927.81 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 470,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,009.99/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.48

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