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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.33, 932.09 and 426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.33, 932.09 and 426.97 is: 589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.33 : 932.09 = 426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.33/932.09 = 426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.33x = 932.09 × 426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.33x = 397,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,974.47/675.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.30

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