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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 928.50 and 507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 928.50 and 507.02 is: 699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 928.50 = 507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/928.50 = 507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 928.50 × 507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 470,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,768.07/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.42

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