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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 929.68 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 929.68 and 425.44 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 929.68 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/929.68 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 929.68 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 395,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,523.06/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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