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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.66, 930.48 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.66, 930.48 and 517.52 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.66 : 930.48 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.66/930.48 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.66x = 930.48 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.66x = 481,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,542.01/674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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