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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 926.80 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 926.80 and 496.80 is: 685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 926.80 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/926.80 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 926.80 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 460,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,434.24/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.41

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