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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.05, 931.61 and 508.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.05, 931.61 and 508.97 is: 702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.05 : 931.61 = 508.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.05/931.61 = 508.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.05x = 931.61 × 508.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.05x = 474,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,154.34/675.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.40

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