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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.66, 929.48 and 516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.66, 929.48 and 516.45 is: 712.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.66 : 929.48 = 516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.66/929.48 = 516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.66x = 929.48 × 516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.66x = 480,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,027.36/673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.57

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