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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 926.97 and 475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 926.97 and 475.11 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 926.97 = 475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/926.97 = 475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 926.97 × 475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 440,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,412.72/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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