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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.96, 931.22 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.96, 931.22 and 412.80 is: 569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.96 : 931.22 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.96/931.22 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.96x = 931.22 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.96x = 384,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,407.62/674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.53

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