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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.99, 930.48 and 516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.99, 930.48 and 516.32 is: 712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.99 : 930.48 = 516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.99/930.48 = 516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.99x = 930.48 × 516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.99x = 480,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,425.43/673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.81

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