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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 930.63 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 930.63 and 425.86 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 930.63 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/930.63 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 930.63 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 396,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,318.09/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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