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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.41, 925.37 and 434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.41, 925.37 and 434.38 is: 599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.41 : 925.37 = 434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.41/925.37 = 434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.41x = 925.37 × 434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.41x = 401,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,959.64/670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.57

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