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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 933.69 and 427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.54, 933.69 and 427.84 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.54 : 933.69 = 427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.54/933.69 = 427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.54x = 933.69 × 427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.54x = 399,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,469.93/676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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