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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 926.62 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 926.62 and 391.80 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 926.62 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/926.62 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 926.62 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 363,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,049.72/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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