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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.51, 933.59 and 427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.51, 933.59 and 427.93 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.51 : 933.59 = 427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.51/933.59 = 427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.51x = 933.59 × 427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.51x = 399,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,511.17/676.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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