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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 927.18 and 461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 927.18 and 461.57 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 927.18 = 461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/927.18 = 461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 927.18 × 461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 427,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,953.84/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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