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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.13, 929.57 and 464.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.13, 929.57 and 464.61 is: 640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.13 : 929.57 = 464.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.13/929.57 = 464.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.13x = 929.57 × 464.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.13x = 431,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,887.52/674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.66

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