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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.64, 925.71 and 422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.64, 925.71 and 422.38 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.64 : 925.71 = 422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.64/925.71 = 422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.64x = 925.71 × 422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.64x = 390,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,996.76/670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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