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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 930.82 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 930.82 and 508.32 is: 702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 930.82 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/930.82 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 930.82 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 473,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,154.42/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.78

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