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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.70, 930.78 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.70, 930.78 and 425.94 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.70 : 930.78 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.70/930.78 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.70x = 930.78 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.70x = 396,456.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,456.43/674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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