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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.85, 931.28 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.85, 931.28 and 508.01 is: 702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.85 : 931.28 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.85/931.28 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.85x = 931.28 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.85x = 473,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,092.36/673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.07

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