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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.90, 930.72 and 464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.90, 930.72 and 464.74 is: 640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.90 : 930.72 = 464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.90/930.72 = 464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.90x = 930.72 × 464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.90x = 432,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,542.23/674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.90

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