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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.32, 930.43 and 517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.32, 930.43 and 517.13 is: 713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.32 : 930.43 = 517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.32/930.43 = 517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.32x = 930.43 × 517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.32x = 481,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,154.30/674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.54

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