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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 928.98 and 424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 928.98 and 424.60 is: 585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 928.98 = 424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/928.98 = 424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 928.98 × 424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 394,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,444.91/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.75

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