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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.65, 927.18 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.65, 927.18 and 505.92 is: 698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.65 : 927.18 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.65/927.18 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.65x = 927.18 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.65x = 469,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,078.91/671.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.40

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