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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.59, 933.66 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.59, 933.66 and 414.69 is: 572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.59 : 933.66 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.59/933.66 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.59x = 933.66 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.59x = 387,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,179.47/676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.25

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