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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 926.04 and 486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 926.04 and 486.18 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 926.04 = 486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/926.04 = 486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 926.04 × 486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 450,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,222.13/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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