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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 926.73 and 438.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 926.73 and 438.78 is: 605.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 926.73 = 438.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/926.73 = 438.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 926.73 × 438.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 406,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,630.59/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.78

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