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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.88, 926.77 and 485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.88, 926.77 and 485.08 is: 669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.88 : 926.77 = 485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.88/926.77 = 485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.88x = 926.77 × 485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.88x = 449,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,557.59/671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.10

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