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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.72, 925.95 and 418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.72, 925.95 and 418.73 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.72 : 925.95 = 418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.72/925.95 = 418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.72x = 925.95 × 418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.72x = 387,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,716.32/670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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