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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.55, 933.80 and 427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.55, 933.80 and 427.88 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.55 : 933.80 = 427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.55/933.80 = 427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.55x = 933.80 × 427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.55x = 399,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,554.54/676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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