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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 931.18 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 931.18 and 438.72 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 931.18 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/931.18 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 931.18 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 408,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,527.29/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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