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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 925.96 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 925.96 and 422.44 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 925.96 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/925.96 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 925.96 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 391,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,162.54/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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