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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.13, 929.22 and 507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.13, 929.22 and 507.40 is: 700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.13 : 929.22 = 507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.13/929.22 = 507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.13x = 929.22 × 507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.13x = 471,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,481.29/673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.43

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