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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.15, 929.26 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.15, 929.26 and 507.42 is: 700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.15 : 929.26 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.15/929.26 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.15x = 929.26 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.15x = 471,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,525.11/673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.48

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