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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.37, 930.86 and 464.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.37, 930.86 and 464.37 is: 640.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.37 : 930.86 = 464.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.37/930.86 = 464.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.37x = 930.86 × 464.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.37x = 432,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,256.48/674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.98

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