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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 931.06 and 486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 931.06 and 486.18 is: 671.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 931.06 = 486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/931.06 = 486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 931.06 × 486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 452,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,662.75/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.00

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