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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 930.66 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 930.66 and 426.36 is: 588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 930.66 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/930.66 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 930.66 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 396,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,796.20/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.09

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