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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.52, 934.17 and 428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.52, 934.17 and 428.28 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.52 : 934.17 = 428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.52/934.17 = 428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.52x = 934.17 × 428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.52x = 400,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,086.33/676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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