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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.04, 928.64 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.04, 928.64 and 515.60 is: 711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.04 : 928.64 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.04/928.64 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.04x = 928.64 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.04x = 478,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,806.78/673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.41

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