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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 930.90 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 930.90 and 442.12 is: 610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 930.90 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/930.90 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 930.90 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 411,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,569.51/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.13

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