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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.30, 929.27 and 424.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.30, 929.27 and 424.45 is: 585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.30 : 929.27 = 424.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.30/929.27 = 424.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.30x = 929.27 × 424.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.30x = 394,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,424.01/673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.81

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