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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.41, 924.98 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.41, 924.98 and 460.17 is: 634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.41 : 924.98 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.41/924.98 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.41x = 924.98 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.41x = 425,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,645.75/670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.90

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