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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 930.86 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 930.86 and 379.84 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 930.86 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/930.86 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 930.86 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 353,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,577.86/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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