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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 926.68 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 926.68 and 438.64 is: 605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 926.68 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/926.68 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 926.68 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 406,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,478.92/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.31

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