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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.94, 931.26 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.94, 931.26 and 465.30 is: 642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.94 : 931.26 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.94/931.26 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.94x = 931.26 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.94x = 433,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,315.28/674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.01

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