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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 929.97 and 508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 929.97 and 508.98 is: 701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 929.97 = 508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/929.97 = 508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 929.97 × 508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 473,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,336.13/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.68

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