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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.97, 925.88 and 461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.97, 925.88 and 461.33 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.97 : 925.88 = 461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.97/925.88 = 461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.97x = 925.88 × 461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.97x = 427,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,133.91/670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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