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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 931.10 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 931.10 and 412.29 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 931.10 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/931.10 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 931.10 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 383,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,881.16/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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