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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.24, 931.50 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.24, 931.50 and 423.12 is: 583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.24 : 931.50 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.24/931.50 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.24x = 931.50 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.24x = 394,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,136.28/675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.70

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