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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.14, 930.37 and 394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.14, 930.37 and 394.51 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.14 : 930.37 = 394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.14/930.37 = 394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.14x = 930.37 × 394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.14x = 367,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,035.62/674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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