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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.59, 930.51 and 425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.59, 930.51 and 425.70 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.59 : 930.51 = 425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.59/930.51 = 425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.59x = 930.51 × 425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.59x = 396,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,118.11/674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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