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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 926.71 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 926.71 and 461.32 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 926.71 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/926.71 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 926.71 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 427,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,507.55/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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