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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.69, 933.74 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.69, 933.74 and 428.07 is: 590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.69 : 933.74 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.69/933.74 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.69x = 933.74 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.69x = 399,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,706.08/676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.68

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