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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.40, 930.62 and 379.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.40, 930.62 and 379.65 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.40 : 930.62 = 379.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.40/930.62 = 379.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.40x = 930.62 × 379.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.40x = 353,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,307.98/674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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