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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.22, 930.60 and 516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.22, 930.60 and 516.81 is: 713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.22 : 930.60 = 516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.22/930.60 = 516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.22x = 930.60 × 516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.22x = 480,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,943.39/674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.33

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