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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.64, 926.28 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.64, 926.28 and 482.16 is: 664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.64 : 926.28 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.64/926.28 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.64x = 926.28 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.64x = 446,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,615.16/671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.96

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