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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 928.56 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 928.56 and 424.34 is: 585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 928.56 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/928.56 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 928.56 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 394,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,025.58/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.25

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