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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.17, 932.49 and 427.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.17, 932.49 and 427.55 is: 589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.17 : 932.49 = 427.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.17/932.49 = 427.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.17x = 932.49 × 427.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.17x = 398,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,681.44/676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.62

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