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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 927.99 and 485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 927.99 and 485.70 is: 669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 927.99 = 485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/927.99 = 485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 927.99 × 485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 450,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,724.74/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.82

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