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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 927.17 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 927.17 and 423.06 is: 583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 927.17 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/927.17 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 927.17 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 392,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,246.42/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.86

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