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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.79, 930.59 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.79, 930.59 and 425.68 is: 587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.79 : 930.59 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.79/930.59 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.79x = 930.59 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.79x = 396,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,132.29/674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.05

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