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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 931.33 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 931.33 and 412.76 is: 569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 931.33 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/931.33 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 931.33 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 384,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,415.77/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.74

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