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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 931.42 and 409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 931.42 and 409.48 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 931.42 = 409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/931.42 = 409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 931.42 × 409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 381,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,397.86/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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