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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.92, 931.62 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.92, 931.62 and 612.52 is: 845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.92 : 931.62 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.92/931.62 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.92x = 931.62 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.92x = 570,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,635.88/674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.49

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