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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.50, 927.21 and 439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.50, 927.21 and 439.03 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.50 : 927.21 = 439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.50/927.21 = 439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.50x = 927.21 × 439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.50x = 407,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,073.01/671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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