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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.15, 933.23 and 427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.15, 933.23 and 427.31 is: 589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.15 : 933.23 = 427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.15/933.23 = 427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.15x = 933.23 × 427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.15x = 398,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,771.71/676.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.77

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