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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.25, 924.71 and 421.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.25, 924.71 and 421.59 is: 581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.25 : 924.71 = 421.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.25/924.71 = 421.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.25x = 924.71 × 421.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.25x = 389,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,846.38/670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.65

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