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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 928.80 and 508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 928.80 and 508.68 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 928.80 = 508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/928.80 = 508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 928.80 × 508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 472,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,461.98/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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