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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.29, 931.28 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.29, 931.28 and 426.18 is: 587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.29 : 931.28 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.29/931.28 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.29x = 931.28 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.29x = 396,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,892.91/675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.74

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