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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.56, 930.80 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.56, 930.80 and 394.86 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.56 : 930.80 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.56/930.80 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.56x = 930.80 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.56x = 367,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,535.69/674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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