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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.15, 930.09 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.15, 930.09 and 408.68 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.15 : 930.09 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.15/930.09 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.15x = 930.09 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.15x = 380,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,104.53/674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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