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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.10, 928.69 and 424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.10, 928.69 and 424.29 is: 585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.10 : 928.69 = 424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.10/928.69 = 424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.10x = 928.69 × 424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.10x = 394,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,032.82/673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.40

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