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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.35, 930.38 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.35, 930.38 and 422.11 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.35 : 930.38 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.35/930.38 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.35x = 930.38 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.35x = 392,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,720.59/674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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