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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.64, 925.08 and 496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.64, 925.08 and 496.40 is: 684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.64 : 925.08 = 496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.64/925.08 = 496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.64x = 925.08 × 496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.64x = 459,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,209.71/670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.73

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