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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 927.32 and 423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 927.32 and 423.14 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 927.32 = 423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/927.32 = 423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 927.32 × 423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 392,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,379.43/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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