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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.38, 925.95 and 472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.38, 925.95 and 472.86 is: 652.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.38 : 925.95 = 472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.38/925.95 = 472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.38x = 925.95 × 472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.38x = 437,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,844.72/671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.16

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