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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.38, 930.47 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.38, 930.47 and 394.69 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.38 : 930.47 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.38/930.47 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.38x = 930.47 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.38x = 367,243.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,243.89/674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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