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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 929.80 and 507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 929.80 and 507.64 is: 700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 929.80 = 507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/929.80 = 507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 929.80 × 507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 472,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,003.67/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.63

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