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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.50, 926.94 and 423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.50, 926.94 and 423.37 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.50 : 926.94 = 423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.50/926.94 = 423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.50x = 926.94 × 423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.50x = 392,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,438.59/671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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