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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 926.88 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 926.88 and 423.12 is: 583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 926.88 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/926.88 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 926.88 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 392,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,181.47/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.89

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