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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 930.98 and 412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 930.98 and 412.73 is: 569.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 930.98 = 412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/930.98 = 412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 930.98 × 412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 384,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,246.73/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.68

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