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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 928.86 and 506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 928.86 and 506.97 is: 699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 928.86 = 506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/928.86 = 506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 928.86 × 506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 470,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,904.15/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.69

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