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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.46, 925.62 and 475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.46, 925.62 and 475.66 is: 654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.46 : 925.62 = 475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.46/925.62 = 475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.46x = 925.62 × 475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.46x = 440,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,280.41/672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.73

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