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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.26, 925.52 and 421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.26, 925.52 and 421.98 is: 582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.26 : 925.52 = 421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.26/925.52 = 421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.26x = 925.52 × 421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.26x = 390,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,550.93/670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.69

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