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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 933.24 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 933.24 and 414.38 is: 571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 933.24 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/933.24 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 933.24 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 386,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,715.99/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.83

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