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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.65, 929.13 and 516.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.65, 929.13 and 516.01 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.65 : 929.13 = 516.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.65/929.13 = 516.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.65x = 929.13 × 516.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.65x = 479,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,440.37/673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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