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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.46, 924.24 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.46, 924.24 and 474.66 is: 653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.46 : 924.24 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.46/924.24 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.46x = 924.24 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.46x = 438,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,699.76/671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.35

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