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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.29, 930.49 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.29, 930.49 and 379.59 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.29 : 930.49 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.29/930.49 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.29x = 930.49 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.29x = 353,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,204.70/674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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