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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 928.45 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 928.45 and 515.70 is: 711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 928.45 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/928.45 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 928.45 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 478,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,794.44/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.54

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