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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 932.69 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 932.69 and 508.86 is: 703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 932.69 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/932.69 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 932.69 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 474,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,608.63/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.20

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