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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.60, 931.46 and 517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.60, 931.46 and 517.64 is: 714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.60 : 931.46 = 517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.60/931.46 = 517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.60x = 931.46 × 517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.60x = 482,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,160.95/674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.74

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