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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 925.83 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 925.83 and 474.48 is: 654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 925.83 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/925.83 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 925.83 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 439,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,287.82/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.11

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