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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 927.01 and 423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 927.01 and 423.43 is: 584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 927.01 = 423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/927.01 = 423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 927.01 × 423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 392,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,522.06/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.14

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