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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.47, 929.72 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.47, 929.72 and 425.14 is: 586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.47 : 929.72 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.47/929.72 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.47x = 929.72 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.47x = 395,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,259.90/673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.90

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