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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.46, 933.26 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.46, 933.26 and 427.68 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.46 : 933.26 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.46/933.26 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.46x = 933.26 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.46x = 399,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,134.50/676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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