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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.39, 929.17 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.39, 929.17 and 424.85 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.39 : 929.17 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.39/929.17 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.39x = 929.17 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.39x = 394,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,753.76/673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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