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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.62, 930.96 and 409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.62, 930.96 and 409.15 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.62 : 930.96 = 409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.62/930.96 = 409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.62x = 930.96 × 409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.62x = 380,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,902.28/674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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