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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 925.25 and 471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 925.25 and 471.39 is: 649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 925.25 = 471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/925.25 = 471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 925.25 × 471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 436,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,151.24/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.84

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