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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 930.06 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 930.06 and 487.20 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 930.06 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/930.06 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 930.06 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 453,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,125.23/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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