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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 930.71 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 930.71 and 379.69 is: 523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 930.71 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/930.71 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 930.71 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 353,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,378.57/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.97

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