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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.29, 930.69 and 425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.29, 930.69 and 425.62 is: 587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.29 : 930.69 = 425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.29/930.69 = 425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.29x = 930.69 × 425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.29x = 396,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,121.44/674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.46

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