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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 930.24 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 930.24 and 517.44 is: 715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 930.24 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/930.24 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 930.24 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 481,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,343.39/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.26

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