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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 926.24 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 926.24 and 415.71 is: 573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 926.24 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/926.24 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 926.24 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 385,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,047.23/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.70

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