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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 927.32 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 927.32 and 438.75 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 927.32 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/927.32 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 927.32 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 406,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,859.46/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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