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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.43, 931.68 and 426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.43, 931.68 and 426.65 is: 588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.43 : 931.68 = 426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.43/931.68 = 426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.43x = 931.68 × 426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.43x = 397,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,501.27/675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.52

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