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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.57, 930.89 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.57, 930.89 and 379.85 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.57 : 930.89 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.57/930.89 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.57x = 930.89 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.57x = 353,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,598.99/674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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