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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 930.96 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 930.96 and 412.68 is: 569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 930.96 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/930.96 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 930.96 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 384,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,188.57/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.52

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