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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.44, 926.22 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.44, 926.22 and 422.82 is: 583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.44 : 926.22 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.44/926.22 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.44x = 926.22 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.44x = 391,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,624.34/671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.26

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