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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 933.71 and 427.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 933.71 and 427.85 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 933.71 = 427.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/933.71 = 427.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 933.71 × 427.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 399,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,481.02/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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