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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.22, 929.88 and 516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.22, 929.88 and 516.90 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.22 : 929.88 = 516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.22/929.88 = 516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.22x = 929.88 × 516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.22x = 480,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,654.97/674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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