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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 924.60 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 924.60 and 421.44 is: 581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 924.60 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/924.60 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 924.60 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 389,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,663.42/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.21

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