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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.11, 929.48 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.11, 929.48 and 507.87 is: 701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.11 : 929.48 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.11/929.48 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.11x = 929.48 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.11x = 472,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,052.47/673.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.30

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