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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 930.86 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 930.86 and 508.82 is: 701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 930.86 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/930.86 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 930.86 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 473,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,634.89/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.79

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