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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 930.29 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 930.29 and 426.06 is: 587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 930.29 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/930.29 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 930.29 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 396,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,357.23/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.78

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