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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 929.63 and 424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 929.63 and 424.91 is: 586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 929.63 = 424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/929.63 = 424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 929.63 × 424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 395,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,002.31/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.39

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