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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.90, 926.60 and 435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.90, 926.60 and 435.61 is: 600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.90 : 926.60 = 435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.90/926.60 = 435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.90x = 926.60 × 435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.90x = 403,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,635.00/671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.74

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