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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.79, 931.38 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.79, 931.38 and 426.12 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.79 : 931.38 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.79/931.38 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.79x = 931.38 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.79x = 396,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,879.65/674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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