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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 926.62 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 926.62 and 473.36 is: 652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 926.62 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/926.62 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 926.62 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 438,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,622.99/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.84

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