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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.68, 930.96 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.68, 930.96 and 379.96 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.68 : 930.96 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.68/930.96 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.68x = 930.96 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.68x = 353,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,727.56/674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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