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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 931.52 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 931.52 and 465.22 is: 642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 931.52 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/931.52 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 931.52 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 433,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,361.73/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.49

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