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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 930.70 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 930.70 and 438.12 is: 604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 930.70 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/930.70 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 930.70 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 407,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,758.28/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.68

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