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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.45, 926.99 and 438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.45, 926.99 and 438.98 is: 606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.45 : 926.99 = 438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.45/926.99 = 438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.45x = 926.99 × 438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.45x = 406,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,923.24/671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.04

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