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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 929.80 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 929.80 and 425.07 is: 586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 929.80 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/929.80 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 929.80 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 395,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,231.25/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.75

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