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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.91, 931.57 and 438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.91, 931.57 and 438.87 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.91 : 931.57 = 438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.91/931.57 = 438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.91x = 931.57 × 438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.91x = 408,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,833.47/674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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