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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 926.19 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 926.19 and 422.62 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 926.19 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/926.19 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 926.19 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 391,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,426.42/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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