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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 927.23 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 927.23 and 423.45 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 927.23 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/927.23 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 927.23 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 392,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,633.43/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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