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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.05, 925.11 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.05, 925.11 and 421.38 is: 581.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.05 : 925.11 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.05/925.11 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.05x = 925.11 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.05x = 389,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,822.85/670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.78

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