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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.08, 925.14 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.08, 925.14 and 505.48 is: 696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.08 : 925.14 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.08/925.14 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.08x = 925.14 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.08x = 467,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,639.77/671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.85

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