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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.23, 930.89 and 516.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.23, 930.89 and 516.58 is: 713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.23 : 930.89 = 516.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.23/930.89 = 516.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.23x = 930.89 × 516.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.23x = 480,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,876.83/674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.23

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