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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 931.38 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 931.38 and 442.48 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 931.38 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/931.38 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 931.38 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 412,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,117.02/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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