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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 927.27 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 927.27 and 423.41 is: 584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 927.27 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/927.27 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 927.27 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 392,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,610.75/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.35

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