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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.66, 930.79 and 422.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.66, 930.79 and 422.55 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.66 : 930.79 = 422.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.66/930.79 = 422.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.66x = 930.79 × 422.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.66x = 393,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,305.84/674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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