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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.30, 929.13 and 516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.30, 929.13 and 516.92 is: 712.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.30 : 929.13 = 516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.30/929.13 = 516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.30x = 929.13 × 516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.30x = 480,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,281.23/674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.27

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