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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 929.55 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 929.55 and 425.16 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 929.55 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/929.55 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 929.55 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 395,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,207.48/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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