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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 930.80 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 930.80 and 426.20 is: 588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 930.80 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/930.80 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 930.80 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 396,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,706.96/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.38

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