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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.21, 930.50 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.21, 930.50 and 408.68 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.21 : 930.50 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.21/930.50 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.21x = 930.50 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.21x = 380,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,276.74/674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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