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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.04, 929.96 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.04, 929.96 and 412.14 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.04 : 929.96 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.04/929.96 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.04x = 929.96 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.04x = 383,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,271.65/674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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