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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.84, 930.15 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.84, 930.15 and 425.32 is: 587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.84 : 930.15 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.84/930.15 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.84x = 930.15 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.84x = 395,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,611.60/673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.10

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