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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 926.44 and 474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 926.44 and 474.89 is: 655.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 926.44 = 474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/926.44 = 474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 926.44 × 474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 439,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,951.27/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.36

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