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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.82, 924.35 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.82, 924.35 and 461.03 is: 635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.82 : 924.35 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.82/924.35 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.82x = 924.35 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.82x = 426,146.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,146.15/670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.27

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