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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.47, 929.88 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.47, 929.88 and 424.98 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.47 : 929.88 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.47/929.88 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.47x = 929.88 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.47x = 395,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,180.40/673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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