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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.53, 926.70 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.53, 926.70 and 423 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.53 : 926.70 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.53/926.70 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.53x = 926.70 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.53x = 391,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,994.10/671.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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