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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.60, 927.26 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.60, 927.26 and 419.63 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.60 : 927.26 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.60/927.26 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.60x = 927.26 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.60x = 389,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,109.48/671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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