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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 933.18 and 581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 933.18 and 581.34 is: 804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 933.18 = 581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/933.18 = 581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 933.18 × 581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 542,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,494.86/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.55

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