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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 926.21 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 926.21 and 422.88 is: 583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 926.21 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/926.21 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 926.21 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 391,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,675.68/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.45

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