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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 931.10 and 616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 931.10 and 616.41 is: 850.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 931.10 = 616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/931.10 = 616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 931.10 × 616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 573,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,936.27/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.62

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