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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 926.64 and 391.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 926.64 and 391.79 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 926.64 = 391.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/926.64 = 391.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 926.64 × 391.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 363,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,050.60/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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