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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.19, 926.28 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.19, 926.28 and 422.52 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.19 : 926.28 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.19/926.28 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.19x = 926.28 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.19x = 391,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,371.83/671.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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