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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.60, 924.36 and 583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.60, 924.36 and 583.76 is: 803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.60 : 924.36 = 583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.60/924.36 = 583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.60x = 924.36 × 583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.60x = 539,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,604.39/671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.46

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