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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.86, 925.40 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.86, 925.40 and 434.84 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.86 : 925.40 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.86/925.40 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.86x = 925.40 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.86x = 402,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,400.94/670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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