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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.72, 924.96 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.72, 924.96 and 474.40 is: 654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.72 : 924.96 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.72/924.96 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.72x = 924.96 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.72x = 438,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,801.02/670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.22

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