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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.86, 925.69 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.86, 925.69 and 418.68 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.86 : 925.69 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.86/925.69 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.86x = 925.69 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.86x = 387,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,567.89/670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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