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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.75, 926.70 and 475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.75, 926.70 and 475.37 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.75 : 926.70 = 475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.75/926.70 = 475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.75x = 926.70 × 475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.75x = 440,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,525.38/671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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