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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 931.03 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 931.03 and 426.07 is: 587.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 931.03 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/931.03 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 931.03 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 396,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,683.95/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.75

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