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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 926.82 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 926.82 and 475.20 is: 655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 926.82 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/926.82 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 926.82 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 440,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,424.86/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.63

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