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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 926.73 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 926.73 and 505.44 is: 697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 926.73 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/926.73 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 926.73 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 468,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,406.41/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.52

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