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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 928.79 and 515.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 928.79 and 515.95 is: 711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 928.79 = 515.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/928.79 = 515.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 928.79 × 515.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 479,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,201.98/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.87

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