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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.24, 928.74 and 421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.24, 928.74 and 421.12 is: 580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.24 : 928.74 = 421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.24/928.74 = 421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.24x = 928.74 × 421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.24x = 391,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,110.99/673.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.94

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