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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 931.04 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 931.04 and 426.08 is: 588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 931.04 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/931.04 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 931.04 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 396,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,697.52/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.22

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