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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 930.39 and 438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 930.39 and 438.31 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 930.39 = 438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/930.39 = 438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 930.39 × 438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 407,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,798.76/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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