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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 926.66 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 926.66 and 422.91 is: 583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 926.66 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/926.66 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 926.66 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 391,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,893.78/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.57

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