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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 930.25 and 508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 930.25 and 508.15 is: 701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 930.25 = 508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/930.25 = 508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 930.25 × 508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 472,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,708.34/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.45

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