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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.43, 931.24 and 527.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.43, 931.24 and 527.48 is: 728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.43 : 931.24 = 527.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.43/931.24 = 527.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.43x = 931.24 × 527.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.43x = 491,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,213.46/674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.34

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