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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.59, 930.86 and 412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.59, 930.86 and 412.87 is: 569.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.59 : 930.86 = 412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.59/930.86 = 412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.59x = 930.86 × 412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.59x = 384,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,319.51/674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.71

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