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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 930.93 and 412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 930.93 and 412.50 is: 569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 930.93 = 412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/930.93 = 412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 930.93 × 412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 384,008.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,008.63/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.28

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