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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 930.99 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 930.99 and 426.15 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 930.99 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/930.99 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 930.99 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 396,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,741.39/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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