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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 926.77 and 505.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 926.77 and 505.46 is: 697.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 926.77 = 505.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/926.77 = 505.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 926.77 × 505.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 468,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,445.16/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.56

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