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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.08, 927.46 and 505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.08, 927.46 and 505.80 is: 699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.08 : 927.46 = 505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.08/927.46 = 505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.08x = 927.46 × 505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.08x = 469,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,109.27/671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.04

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