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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 927.42 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 927.42 and 482.94 is: 666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 927.42 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/927.42 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 927.42 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 447,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,888.21/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.68

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