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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.26, 926.20 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.26, 926.20 and 485.04 is: 669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.26 : 926.20 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.26/926.20 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.26x = 926.20 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.26x = 449,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,244.05/671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.25

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