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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 929.40 and 424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 929.40 and 424.84 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 929.40 = 424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/929.40 = 424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 929.40 × 424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 394,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,846.30/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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