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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.47, 933.26 and 427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.47, 933.26 and 427.69 is: 590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.47 : 933.26 = 427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.47/933.26 = 427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.47x = 933.26 × 427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.47x = 399,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,145.97/676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.05

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