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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.64, 926.94 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.64, 926.94 and 423 is: 583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.64 : 926.94 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.64/926.94 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.64x = 926.94 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.64x = 392,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,095.62/671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.79

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