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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 930.30 and 425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 930.30 and 425.65 is: 587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 930.30 = 425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/930.30 = 425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 930.30 × 425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 395,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,982.20/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.14

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