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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 925.92 and 485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 925.92 and 485.01 is: 668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 925.92 = 485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/925.92 = 485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 925.92 × 485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 449,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,080.46/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.60

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