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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 930.48 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 930.48 and 394.68 is: 544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 930.48 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/930.48 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 930.48 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 367,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,241.85/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.66

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