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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 933.78 and 427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 933.78 and 427.92 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 933.78 = 427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/933.78 = 427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 933.78 × 427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 399,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,583.14/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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