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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.10, 925.26 and 421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.10, 925.26 and 421.98 is: 581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.10 : 925.26 = 421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.10/925.26 = 421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.10x = 925.26 × 421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.10x = 390,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,441.21/671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.79

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