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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.56, 930.12 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.56, 930.12 and 425.32 is: 587.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.56 : 930.12 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.56/930.12 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.56x = 930.12 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.56x = 395,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,598.64/673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.33

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