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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.48, 929.46 and 421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.48, 929.46 and 421.58 is: 581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.48 : 929.46 = 421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.48/929.46 = 421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.48x = 929.46 × 421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.48x = 391,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,846.37/673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.83

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