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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 926.20 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 926.20 and 434.97 is: 600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 926.20 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/926.20 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 926.20 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 402,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,867.04/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.39

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