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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.59, 930.85 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.59, 930.85 and 379.84 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.59 : 930.85 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.59/930.85 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.59x = 930.85 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.59x = 353,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,574.06/674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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