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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 931.53 and 464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 931.53 and 464.82 is: 641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 931.53 = 464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/931.53 = 464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 931.53 × 464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 432,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,993.77/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.74

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