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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.37, 931.02 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.37, 931.02 and 454.50 is: 627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.37 : 931.02 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.37/931.02 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.37x = 931.02 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.37x = 423,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,148.59/674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.47

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