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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 924.84 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 924.84 and 421.44 is: 581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 924.84 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/924.84 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 924.84 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 389,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,764.57/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.56

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