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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.61, 927.18 and 435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.61, 927.18 and 435.90 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.61 : 927.18 = 435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.61/927.18 = 435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.61x = 927.18 × 435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.61x = 404,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,157.76/671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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