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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.75, 926.54 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.75, 926.54 and 472.99 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.75 : 926.54 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.75/926.54 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.75x = 926.54 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.75x = 438,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,241.79/671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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