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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 931.01 and 394.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 931.01 and 394.79 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 931.01 = 394.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/931.01 = 394.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 931.01 × 394.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 367,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,546.81/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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