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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.23, 930.75 and 508.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.23, 930.75 and 508.51 is: 701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.23 : 930.75 = 508.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.23/930.75 = 508.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.23x = 930.75 × 508.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.23x = 473,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,295.68/674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.98

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