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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.06, 933 and 509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.06, 933 and 509.98 is: 703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.06 : 933 = 509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.06/933 = 509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.06x = 933 × 509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.06x = 475,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,811.34/676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.80

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