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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.50, 924.80 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.50, 924.80 and 434.46 is: 599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.50 : 924.80 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.50/924.80 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.50x = 924.80 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.50x = 401,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,788.61/670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.24

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