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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.17, 929.66 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.17, 929.66 and 507.12 is: 700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.17 : 929.66 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.17/929.66 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.17x = 929.66 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.17x = 471,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,449.18/673.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.34

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