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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 927.15 and 475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 927.15 and 475.38 is: 656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 927.15 = 475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/927.15 = 475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 927.15 × 475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 440,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,748.57/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.20

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