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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 930.32 and 438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 930.32 and 438.46 is: 604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 930.32 = 438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/930.32 = 438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 930.32 × 438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 407,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,908.11/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.76

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