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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 926.16 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 926.16 and 438.44 is: 605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 926.16 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/926.16 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 926.16 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 406,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,065.59/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.16

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