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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.52, 929.38 and 424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.52, 929.38 and 424.75 is: 586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.52 : 929.38 = 424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.52/929.38 = 424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.52x = 929.38 × 424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.52x = 394,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,747.38/673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.10

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