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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 926.44 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 926.44 and 422.87 is: 583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 926.44 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/926.44 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 926.44 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 391,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,763.20/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.09

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