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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.60, 928.74 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.60, 928.74 and 507.28 is: 699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.60 : 928.74 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.60/928.74 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.60x = 928.74 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.60x = 471,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,131.23/673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.42

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