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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 931.41 and 412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 931.41 and 412.62 is: 569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 931.41 = 412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/931.41 = 412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 931.41 × 412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 384,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,318.39/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.77

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