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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 930.64 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 930.64 and 412.32 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 930.64 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/930.64 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 930.64 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 383,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,721.48/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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