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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.37, 926.27 and 435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.37, 926.27 and 435.50 is: 600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.37 : 926.27 = 435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.37/926.27 = 435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.37x = 926.27 × 435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.37x = 403,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,390.72/671.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.85

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