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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 930.18 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 930.18 and 464.40 is: 640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 930.18 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/930.18 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 930.18 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 431,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,975.59/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.31

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