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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.84, 934.32 and 501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.84, 934.32 and 501.88 is: 692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.84 : 934.32 = 501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.84/934.32 = 501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.84x = 934.32 × 501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.84x = 468,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,916.52/676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.80

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