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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 930.32 and 425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 930.32 and 425.33 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 930.32 = 425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/930.32 = 425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 930.32 × 425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 395,693.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,693.01/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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