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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 926.10 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 926.10 and 485.16 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 926.10 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/926.10 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 926.10 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 449,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,306.68/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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