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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 931.40 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 931.40 and 453.25 is: 625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 931.40 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/931.40 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 931.40 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 422,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,157.05/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.68

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