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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 925.12 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 925.12 and 421.68 is: 581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 925.12 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/925.12 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 925.12 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 390,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,104.60/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.83

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