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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.65, 931.47 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.65, 931.47 and 422.96 is: 583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.65 : 931.47 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.65/931.47 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.65x = 931.47 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.65x = 393,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,967.78/674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.96

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