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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 930.28 and 474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 930.28 and 474.89 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 930.28 = 474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/930.28 = 474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 930.28 × 474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 441,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,781.81/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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