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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.67, 931.20 and 501.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.67, 931.20 and 501.33 is: 691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.67 : 931.20 = 501.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.67/931.20 = 501.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.67x = 931.20 × 501.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.67x = 466,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,838.50/674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.95

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