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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 925.02 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 925.02 and 421.88 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 925.02 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/925.02 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 925.02 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 390,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,242.81/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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