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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.81, 926.66 and 422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.81, 926.66 and 422.92 is: 583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.81 : 926.66 = 422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.81/926.66 = 422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.81x = 926.66 × 422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.81x = 391,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,902.88/671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.35

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