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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.12, 929.04 and 424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.12, 929.04 and 424.27 is: 585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.12 : 929.04 = 424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.12/929.04 = 424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.12x = 929.04 × 424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.12x = 394,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,161.48/673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.58

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