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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 930.26 and 408.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 930.26 and 408.57 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 930.26 = 408.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/930.26 = 408.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 930.26 × 408.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 380,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,076.33/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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