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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 932.73 and 508.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 932.73 and 508.90 is: 703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 932.73 = 508.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/932.73 = 508.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 932.73 × 508.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 474,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,666.67/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.24

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