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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 928.38 and 591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 928.38 and 591.28 is: 814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 928.38 = 591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/928.38 = 591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 928.38 × 591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 548,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,932.53/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.13

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