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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 930.42 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 930.42 and 394.61 is: 544.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 930.42 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/930.42 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 930.42 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 367,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,148.38/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.47

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