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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.88, 927.62 and 462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.88, 927.62 and 462.40 is: 638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.88 : 927.62 = 462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.88/927.62 = 462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.88x = 927.62 × 462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.88x = 428,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,931.49/671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.40

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