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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 924.33 and 421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 924.33 and 421.05 is: 580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 924.33 = 421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/924.33 = 421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 924.33 × 421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 389,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,189.15/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.71

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