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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.56, 925.18 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.56, 925.18 and 421.88 is: 582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.56 : 925.18 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.56/925.18 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.56x = 925.18 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.56x = 390,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,314.94/670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.07

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