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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.46, 930.51 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.46, 930.51 and 412.38 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.46 : 930.51 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.46/930.51 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.46x = 930.51 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.46x = 383,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,723.71/674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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