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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.77, 926.05 and 485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.77, 926.05 and 485.96 is: 668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.77 : 926.05 = 485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.77/926.05 = 485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.77x = 926.05 × 485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.77x = 450,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,023.26/672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.91

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