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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.75, 933.85 and 427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.75, 933.85 and 427.98 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.75 : 933.85 = 427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.75/933.85 = 427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.75x = 933.85 × 427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.75x = 399,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,669.12/676.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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