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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.31, 929.78 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.31, 929.78 and 425.07 is: 586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.31 : 929.78 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.31/929.78 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.31x = 929.78 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.31x = 395,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,219.46/673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.98

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