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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.43, 930.56 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.43, 930.56 and 394.62 is: 544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.43 : 930.56 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.43/930.56 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.43x = 930.56 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.43x = 367,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,215.61/674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.48

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