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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 926.94 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 926.94 and 462.06 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 926.94 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/926.94 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 926.94 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 428,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,301.90/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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