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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.22, 930.42 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.22, 930.42 and 379.46 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.22 : 930.42 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.22/930.42 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.22x = 930.42 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.22x = 353,057.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,057.17/674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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