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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.23, 929.37 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.23, 929.37 and 507.51 is: 700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.23 : 929.37 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.23/929.37 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.23x = 929.37 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.23x = 471,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,664.57/673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.60

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