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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.41, 933.90 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.41, 933.90 and 424.71 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.41 : 933.90 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.41/933.90 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.41x = 933.90 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.41x = 396,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,634.55/676.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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