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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.80, 931.56 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.80, 931.56 and 442.28 is: 610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.80 : 931.56 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.80/931.56 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.80x = 931.56 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.80x = 412,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,010.36/674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.57

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