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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 926.73 and 435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 926.73 and 435.71 is: 601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 926.73 = 435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/926.73 = 435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 926.73 × 435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 403,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,787.85/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.01

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