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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.60, 930.94 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.60, 930.94 and 379.86 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.60 : 930.94 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.60/930.94 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.60x = 930.94 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.60x = 353,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,626.95/674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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