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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.48, 930.62 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.48, 930.62 and 394.68 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.48 : 930.62 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.48/930.62 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.48x = 930.62 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.48x = 367,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,297.10/674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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