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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 930.67 and 488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 930.67 and 488.18 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 930.67 = 488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/930.67 = 488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 930.67 × 488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 454,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,335.59/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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