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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.30, 930.08 and 425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.30, 930.08 and 425.39 is: 586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.30 : 930.08 = 425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.30/930.08 = 425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.30x = 930.08 × 425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.30x = 395,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,643.14/674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.74

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