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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 929.34 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 929.34 and 507.33 is: 700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 929.34 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/929.34 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 929.34 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 471,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,482.06/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.17

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