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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.32, 930.46 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.32, 930.46 and 379.52 is: 523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.32 : 930.46 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.32/930.46 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.32x = 930.46 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.32x = 353,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,128.18/674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.68

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