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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.74, 925.41 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.74, 925.41 and 463.86 is: 639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.74 : 925.41 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.74/925.41 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.74x = 925.41 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.74x = 429,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,260.68/670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.98

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