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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.56, 925.17 and 422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.56, 925.17 and 422.13 is: 582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.56 : 925.17 = 422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.56/925.17 = 422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.56x = 925.17 × 422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.56x = 390,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,543.07/670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.41

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