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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 930.78 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 930.78 and 465.16 is: 641.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 930.78 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/930.78 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 930.78 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 432,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,961.62/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.84

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