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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.85, 931.73 and 608.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.85, 931.73 and 608.43 is: 840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.85 : 931.73 = 608.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.85/931.73 = 608.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.85x = 931.73 × 608.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.85x = 566,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,892.48/674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.03

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