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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.03, 930.24 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.03, 930.24 and 425.34 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.03 : 930.24 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.03/930.24 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.03x = 930.24 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.03x = 395,668.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,668.28/674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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