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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 932.49 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 932.49 and 426.90 is: 588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 932.49 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/932.49 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 932.49 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 398,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,079.98/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.86

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