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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.46, 930.42 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.46, 930.42 and 412.29 is: 568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.46 : 930.42 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.46/930.42 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.46x = 930.42 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.46x = 383,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,602.86/674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.76

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