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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 930.57 and 508.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 930.57 and 508.21 is: 701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 930.57 = 508.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/930.57 = 508.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 930.57 × 508.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 472,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,924.98/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.40

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