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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 926.08 and 422.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 926.08 and 422.59 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 926.08 = 422.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/926.08 = 422.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 926.08 × 422.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 391,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,352.15/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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