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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.43, 930.68 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.43, 930.68 and 379.71 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.43 : 930.68 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.43/930.68 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.43x = 930.68 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.43x = 353,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,386.60/674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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