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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.62, 931.05 and 394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.62, 931.05 and 394.90 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.62 : 931.05 = 394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.62/931.05 = 394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.62x = 931.05 × 394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.62x = 367,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,671.65/674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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