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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 931.06 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 931.06 and 426.44 is: 588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 931.06 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/931.06 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 931.06 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 397,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,041.23/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.49

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