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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.25, 931.06 and 426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.25, 931.06 and 426.01 is: 588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.25 : 931.06 = 426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.25/931.06 = 426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.25x = 931.06 × 426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.25x = 396,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,640.87/674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.27

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