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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.94, 927.29 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.94, 927.29 and 435.98 is: 601.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.94 : 927.29 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.94/927.29 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.94x = 927.29 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.94x = 404,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,279.89/671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.66

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