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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 930.80 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 930.80 and 398.52 is: 549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 930.80 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/930.80 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 930.80 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 370,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,942.42/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.94

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