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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 933.04 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 933.04 and 518.94 is: 715.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 933.04 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/933.04 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 933.04 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 484,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,191.78/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.96

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