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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 930.24 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 930.24 and 412.20 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 930.24 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/930.24 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 930.24 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 383,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,444.93/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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