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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 930 and 549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 930 and 549.90 is: 758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 930 = 549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/930 = 549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 930 × 549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 511,407
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,407/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.20

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