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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 929.52 and 656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 929.52 and 656.16 is: 904.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 929.52 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/929.52 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 929.52 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 609,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,913.84/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.38

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