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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 930.47 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 930.47 and 527.31 is: 727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 930.47 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/930.47 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 930.47 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 490,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,646.14/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.17

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