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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 931.23 and 426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 931.23 and 426.38 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 931.23 = 426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/931.23 = 426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 931.23 × 426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 397,053.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,053.19/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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