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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 926.82 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 926.82 and 461.64 is: 637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 926.82 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/926.82 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 926.82 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 427,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,857.18/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.32

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