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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 926.04 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 926.04 and 485.22 is: 668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 926.04 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/926.04 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 926.04 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 449,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,331.23/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.96

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