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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.37, 930.51 and 408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.37, 930.51 and 408.74 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.37 : 930.51 = 408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.37/930.51 = 408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.37x = 930.51 × 408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.37x = 380,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,332.00/674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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