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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 931.04 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 931.04 and 412.60 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 931.04 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/931.04 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 931.04 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 384,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,147.10/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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