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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 927.15 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 927.15 and 423.33 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 927.15 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/927.15 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 927.15 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 392,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,485.35/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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