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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.75, 925.49 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.75, 925.49 and 422.37 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.75 : 925.49 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.75/925.49 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.75x = 925.49 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.75x = 390,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,900.27/670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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