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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 929.37 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 929.37 and 424.56 is: 585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 929.37 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/929.37 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 929.37 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 394,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,573.33/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.67

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