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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 929.82 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 929.82 and 425.20 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 929.82 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/929.82 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 929.82 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 395,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,359.46/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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