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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 929.82 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 929.82 and 508.48 is: 700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 929.82 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/929.82 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 929.82 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 472,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,790.88/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.90

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