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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.63, 926.53 and 475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.63, 926.53 and 475.25 is: 655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.63 : 926.53 = 475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.63/926.53 = 475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.63x = 926.53 × 475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.63x = 440,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,327.56/671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.62

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