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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.21, 930.16 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.21, 930.16 and 425.44 is: 586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.21 : 930.16 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.21/930.16 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.21x = 930.16 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.21x = 395,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,726.46/674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.95

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