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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 930.82 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 930.82 and 425.84 is: 587.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 930.82 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/930.82 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 930.82 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 396,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,381.41/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.27

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