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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.42, 924.44 and 609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.42, 924.44 and 609.90 is: 839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.42 : 924.44 = 609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.42/924.44 = 609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.42x = 924.44 × 609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.42x = 563,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,812.91/671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.74

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