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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 926.28 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 926.28 and 461.64 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 926.28 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/926.28 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 926.28 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 427,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,607.90/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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