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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.95, 931.46 and 380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.95, 931.46 and 380.31 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.95 : 931.46 = 380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.95/931.46 = 380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.95x = 931.46 × 380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.95x = 354,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,243.55/674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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