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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.68, 924.30 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.68, 924.30 and 495.96 is: 683.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.68 : 924.30 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.68/924.30 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.68x = 924.30 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.68x = 458,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,415.83/670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.51

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