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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.46, 924.88 and 421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.46, 924.88 and 421.31 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.46 : 924.88 = 421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.46/924.88 = 421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.46x = 924.88 × 421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.46x = 389,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,661.19/670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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