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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 924.72 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 924.72 and 421.26 is: 581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 924.72 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/924.72 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 924.72 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 389,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,547.55/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.29

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