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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 931 and 426.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 931 and 426.37 is: 588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 931 = 426.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/931 = 426.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 931 × 426.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 396,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,950.47/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.28

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