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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.66, 927.14 and 475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.66, 927.14 and 475.37 is: 656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.66 : 927.14 = 475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.66/927.14 = 475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.66x = 927.14 × 475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.66x = 440,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,727.53/671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.18

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