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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 929.92 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 929.92 and 425.32 is: 586.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 929.92 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/929.92 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 929.92 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 395,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,513.57/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.57

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