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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.71, 931.68 and 464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.71, 931.68 and 464.83 is: 641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.71 : 931.68 = 464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.71/931.68 = 464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.71x = 931.68 × 464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.71x = 433,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,072.81/674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.87

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