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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.56, 931.74 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.56, 931.74 and 442.64 is: 610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.56 : 931.74 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.56/931.74 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.56x = 931.74 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.56x = 412,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,425.39/675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.49

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