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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.28, 928.90 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.28, 928.90 and 515.94 is: 711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.28 : 928.90 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.28/928.90 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.28x = 928.90 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.28x = 479,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,256.67/673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.82

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