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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 930.56 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 930.56 and 412.16 is: 568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 930.56 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/930.56 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 930.56 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 383,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,539.61/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.85

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