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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.45, 933.65 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.45, 933.65 and 428.10 is: 590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.45 : 933.65 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.45/933.65 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.45x = 933.65 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.45x = 399,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,695.57/676.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.87

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