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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 925.57 and 431.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 925.57 and 431.63 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 925.57 = 431.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/925.57 = 431.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 925.57 × 431.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 399,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,508.37/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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