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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.53, 928.60 and 515.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.53, 928.60 and 515.71 is: 711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.53 : 928.60 = 515.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.53/928.60 = 515.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.53x = 928.60 × 515.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.53x = 478,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,888.31/673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.01

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