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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 931.14 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 931.14 and 409.18 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 931.14 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/931.14 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 931.14 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 381,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,003.87/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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