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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 930.90 and 425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 930.90 and 425.56 is: 587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 930.90 = 425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/930.90 = 425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 930.90 × 425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 396,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,153.80/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.38

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