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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.21, 931.55 and 442.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.21, 931.55 and 442.65 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.21 : 931.55 = 442.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.21/931.55 = 442.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.21x = 931.55 × 442.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.21x = 412,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,348.39/675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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