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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.23, 926.70 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.23, 926.70 and 438.76 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.23 : 926.70 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.23/926.70 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.23x = 926.70 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.23x = 406,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,594.88/671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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