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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.36, 928.74 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.36, 928.74 and 424.60 is: 585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.36 : 928.74 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.36/928.74 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.36x = 928.74 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.36x = 394,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,343.00/673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.63

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