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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.25, 929.68 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.25, 929.68 and 425.01 is: 586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.25 : 929.68 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.25/929.68 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.25x = 929.68 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.25x = 395,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,125.72/673.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.90

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