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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 931.37 and 435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 931.37 and 435.75 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 931.37 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/931.37 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 931.37 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 405,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,842.38/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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