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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 933.52 and 427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 933.52 and 427.84 is: 590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 933.52 = 427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/933.52 = 427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 933.52 × 427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 399,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,397.20/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.20

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