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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.43, 926.15 and 422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.43, 926.15 and 422.54 is: 582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.43 : 926.15 = 422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.43/926.15 = 422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.43x = 926.15 × 422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.43x = 391,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,328.68/671.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.83

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