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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.67, 931.09 and 412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.67, 931.09 and 412.73 is: 569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.67 : 931.09 = 412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.67/931.09 = 412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.67x = 931.09 × 412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.67x = 384,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,284.12/674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.59

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