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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.27, 932.77 and 424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.27, 932.77 and 424.27 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.27 : 932.77 = 424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.27/932.77 = 424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.27x = 932.77 × 424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.27x = 395,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,746.33/676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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