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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.49, 930.24 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.49, 930.24 and 412.32 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.49 : 930.24 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.49/930.24 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.49x = 930.24 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.49x = 383,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,556.56/674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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