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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.26, 933.17 and 427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.26, 933.17 and 427.58 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.26 : 933.17 = 427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.26/933.17 = 427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.26x = 933.17 × 427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.26x = 399,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,001.23/676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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