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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.49, 930.83 and 379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.49, 930.83 and 379.79 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.49 : 930.83 = 379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.49/930.83 = 379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.49x = 930.83 × 379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.49x = 353,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,513.37/674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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