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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 930.06 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 930.06 and 508.72 is: 701.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 930.06 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/930.06 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 930.06 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 473,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,140.12/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.16

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