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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 930.60 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 930.60 and 412.20 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 930.60 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/930.60 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 930.60 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 383,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,593.32/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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