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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 929.10 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 929.10 and 425.10 is: 586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 929.10 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/929.10 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 929.10 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 394,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,960.41/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.80

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