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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 926.13 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 926.13 and 437.78 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 926.13 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/926.13 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 926.13 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 405,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,441.19/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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