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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.47, 930.31 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.47, 930.31 and 412.03 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.47 : 930.31 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.47/930.31 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.47x = 930.31 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.47x = 383,315.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,315.63/674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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