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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.17, 930.81 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.17, 930.81 and 426.36 is: 587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.17 : 930.81 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.17/930.81 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.17x = 930.81 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.17x = 396,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,862.84/675.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.80

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