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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 929.79 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 929.79 and 507.63 is: 700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 929.79 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/929.79 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 929.79 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 471,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,989.30/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.61

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