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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.88, 932.77 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.88, 932.77 and 423.98 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.88 : 932.77 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.88/932.77 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.88x = 932.77 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.88x = 395,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,475.19/675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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