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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.27, 931.73 and 426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.27, 931.73 and 426.93 is: 589.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.27 : 931.73 = 426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.27/931.73 = 426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.27x = 931.73 × 426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.27x = 397,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,783.49/675.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.07

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