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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.16, 926.70 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.16, 926.70 and 461.34 is: 636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.16 : 926.70 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.16/926.70 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.16x = 926.70 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.16x = 427,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,523.78/671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.99

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