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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 929.13 and 424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 929.13 and 424.70 is: 585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 929.13 = 424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/929.13 = 424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 929.13 × 424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 394,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,601.51/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.82

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