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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.17, 930.42 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.17, 930.42 and 408.60 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.17 : 930.42 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.17/930.42 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.17x = 930.42 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.17x = 380,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,169.61/674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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