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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.86, 929.43 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.86, 929.43 and 508.08 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.86 : 929.43 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.86/929.43 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.86x = 929.43 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.86x = 472,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,224.79/673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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