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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 928.57 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 928.57 and 424.26 is: 585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 928.57 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/928.57 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 928.57 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 393,955.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,955.11/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.30

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