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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.45, 930.74 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.45, 930.74 and 412.46 is: 569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.45 : 930.74 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.45/930.74 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.45x = 930.74 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.45x = 383,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,890.96/674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.20

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