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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 929.26 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 929.26 and 507.96 is: 700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 929.26 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/929.26 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 929.26 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 472,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,019.72/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.60

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