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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.13, 931.59 and 426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.13, 931.59 and 426.01 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.13 : 931.59 = 426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.13/931.59 = 426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.13x = 931.59 × 426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.13x = 396,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,866.66/675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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