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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.32, 930.16 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.32, 930.16 and 438.16 is: 604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.32 : 930.16 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.32/930.16 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.32x = 930.16 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.32x = 407,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,558.91/674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.40

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