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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 926.16 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 926.16 and 438.72 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 926.16 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/926.16 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 926.16 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 406,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,324.92/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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