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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 926.06 and 422.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 926.06 and 422.39 is: 582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 926.06 = 422.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/926.06 = 422.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 926.06 × 422.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 391,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,151.74/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.86

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