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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 933.09 and 427.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 933.09 and 427.42 is: 589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 933.09 = 427.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/933.09 = 427.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 933.09 × 427.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 398,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,821.33/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.87

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