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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 933.56 and 428.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 933.56 and 428.03 is: 591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 933.56 = 428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/933.56 = 428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 933.56 × 428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 399,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,593.49/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.01

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