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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 923.82 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 923.82 and 538.92 is: 742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 923.82 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/923.82 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 923.82 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 497,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,865.07/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.59

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