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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.08, 925.68 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.08, 925.68 and 422.16 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.08 : 925.68 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.08/925.68 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.08x = 925.68 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.08x = 390,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,785.07/671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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