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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 929.21 and 424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 929.21 and 424.90 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 929.21 = 424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/929.21 = 424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 929.21 × 424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 394,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,821.33/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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