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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.23, 930.05 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.23, 930.05 and 425.46 is: 586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.23 : 930.05 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.23/930.05 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.23x = 930.05 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.23x = 395,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,699.07/674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.89

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