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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.36, 930.10 and 508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.36, 930.10 and 508.60 is: 701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.36 : 930.10 = 508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.36/930.10 = 508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.36x = 930.10 × 508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.36x = 473,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,048.86/674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.48

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