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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.47, 924.66 and 485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.47, 924.66 and 485.18 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.47 : 924.66 = 485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.47/924.66 = 485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.47x = 924.66 × 485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.47x = 448,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,621.92/670.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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