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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.48, 930.93 and 426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.48, 930.93 and 426.13 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.48 : 930.93 = 426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.48/930.93 = 426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.48x = 930.93 × 426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.48x = 396,694.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,694.87/674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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