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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 925.32 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 925.32 and 421.60 is: 582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 925.32 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/925.32 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 925.32 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 390,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,114.91/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.09

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