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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.22, 932.74 and 427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.22, 932.74 and 427.34 is: 589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.22 : 932.74 = 427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.22/932.74 = 427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.22x = 932.74 × 427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.22x = 398,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,598.38/676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.46

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