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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 933.48 and 427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 933.48 and 427.86 is: 590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 933.48 = 427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/933.48 = 427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 933.48 × 427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 399,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,398.75/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.34

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